The Fall Guy (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, The Fall Guy is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Leslie Pearce, running about 65 minutes. “From the sensational stage hit by George Abbott and James Gleason.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Quinlan is so desperate for a job that he takes a gig as a "bag man" for the mob. Meanwhile, his beleaguered wife has to deal with her bizarre, unemployed, wise-cracking brother and various neighbors while keeping house in their Brooklyn tenement.
Who’s in it. The Fall Guy stars Jack Mulhall as Johnny Quinlan, Mae Clarke as Bertha Quinlan, Ned Sparks as Danny Walsh and Wynne Gibson as Lottie Quinlan, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fall Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fall Guy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fall Guy (1930)?
- In US, The Fall Guy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Fall Guy?
- The Fall Guy stars Jack Mulhall, Mae Clarke, Ned Sparks, Wynne Gibson and Pat O'Malley.
- When was The Fall Guy released?
- The Fall Guy was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.